WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT
OVERVIEW
The 2023 Destination Mountain Biking Forum brings together some of the leading minds in mountain bike destination design, construction, and management, from both commercial and public sector backgrounds. The forum includes keynotes, and indoor and outdoor workshops, led by true leaders in their fields. The forum focuses on collaborative learning and networking, with multiple audience-led panel discussions to facilitate collaborative discussion.
ON AND OFF BIKE ACTIVITIES
NETWORKING & RIDING
Beyond the presentations and workshops, the forum has a strong focus on networking. MBP’s hospitality team will provide an amazing spread of meals, including a forum dinner. Of course, we also encourage participants to get out and enjoy the world of trails on offer at Maydena Bike Park. Formal and informal riding sessions are included in the program, including guided rides.
HIGHLIGHTS
KEYNOTES
Highland MTB Park- turning an abandoned ski resort into one of the world’s leading bike parks.
Mark Hayes
(Highland MTB Park, Highland Trails)
Cultivating the visitor experience – the ingredients that make for a market-leading MTB destination.
Simon French + Rhys Ellis
(Maydena Bike Park/Dirt Art/Elevation Parks)
A pedal powered MTB destination – a different take on the pay to play model
Charlie Cochrane
(Bike Glendhu)
Mystic Parks – A unique management model for public trail networks
Emma Chadwick
HIGHLIGHTS
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Panel Discussion- Financial Sustainability in Public Trail Network Management
Speakers TBC
Panel Discussion- Women in MTB
Rachelle Boobar (Pon Bicycle), Emma Chadwick (Mystic), Jessie Byrne (Bike Glendhu)
HIGHLIGHTS
WORKSHOPS
Creating and delivering world-class events
Josh Carlson (Athlete, UCI World Cup commentator), Rhys Ellis (Maydena Bike Park)
Bike patrol and incident management
Bec Foxen, Rhys Ellis (Maydena Bike Park), Mark Hayes (Highland Bike Park)
Pump Tracks- the how-to guide
David Willcox (Common Ground Trails)
Developing trails in areas with high environmental values- practical advice for overcoming environmental hurdles
Jason Lam (Dirt Art), David Willcox (Common Ground Trails)
HIGHLIGHTS
WORKSHOPS
Effective trail contractor procurement- designing procurement to get the best trail outcomes
David Willcox (Common Ground Trails), Simon French (Dirt Art)
You’ve got the trails, now to spread the word- the fundamentals of MTB destination marketing
Mick Ross & Jono Wade (Flow Mountain Bike)
Safety management in public trail systems
Jason Lam (Dirt Art)
Adaptive MTB and where it fits in modern destination development
Grant Allen (adaptive rider)
THE DETAILS
WHERE
Maydena Bike Park in Tasmania’s Derwent Valley.
WHEN
November 23rd – 24th 2023
COST
Early bird – $749 (save $50.00)
Standard admission $799
THE DETAILS
INCLUSIONS
Welcome drinks and après
2-day conference program
2 days of morning tea and lunches
Forum dinner
2 days afternoon riding sessions (including uplifts)
Delegate gift bag
50% discount on additional uplifts pre/post event
EXTRA DAYS RIDING
UPLIFTS
Looking to ride after the conference?
Get a 50% off additional uplifts pre/post event with the promo code provided in your welcome email.
Uplift Passes can be booked HERE
SCHEDULE
(Subject to change)
Wednesday November 22nd
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Destination MTB Ride Session
(please pre-book uplift)
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Welcome Drinks
Thursday November 23rd
8:30am - 8:45am
MC Welcome with Chris Sensom
8:45am - 9:30am
Keynote:
Cultivating the visitor experience - the ingredients that make for a market-leading MTB destination
Simon French + Rhys Ellis (Maydena Bike Park/Dirt Art/Elevation Parks)
9:30am - 10:15am
Keynote: Mystic Park - a unique management model for public trail networks
Emma Chadwick
10:15am - 10:45am
Morning Tea
10:45am - 11:30pm
Keynote: A Pedal Powered MTB Destination - A different take on the pay to play model
Charlie Cochrane, Bike Glendhu
11:30am - 12:15pm
Workshop:
Session A) Effective trail contractor procurement- designing procurement to get the best trail outcomes
David Willcox (Common Ground Trails) + Simon French (Dirt Art)
Workshop:
Session B) Bike patrol and incident management
Bec Foxen, Rhys Ellis (Maydena Bike Park) + Mark Hayes (Highland Bike Park)
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Workshop:
Session A) You've got the trails, now to spread the word- the fundamentals of MTB destination marketing
Mick Ross & Jono Wade (Flow Mountain Bike)
Workshop:
Session B) Safety management in public trail systems
Jason Lam (Dirt Art)
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lunch
Lunch time story - The Blue Derby Pods Story with Tara Howell
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Workshop:
Session A) Adaptive MTB and where it fits in modern destination development
Grant Allen (adaptive rider)
Workshop:
Session B) Hire fleet considerations and management
Rhys Ellis (Maydena Bike Park) + Mark Hayes (Highland Bike Park, Highland Trails)
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Guided Ride Session - Join one of the MBP crew to show you around Maydena Bike Park
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Optional - Explore Tassie - Guided visit to the Growling Swallet
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dinner & Drinks @ The Local
Friday November 24th
8:30am - 8:45am
Welcome
8:45am - 9:30am
Keynote:
Highland MTB Park- turning an abandoned ski resort into one of the world's leading bike parks
Mark Hayes (Highland MTB Park, Highland Trails)
9:30am - 10:15am
Keynote: Financial Sustainability in Public Trail Network Management (Panel Discussion)
Panel Discussion guided by our industry leaders
10:15am - 10:45am
Morning Tea
10:45am - 11:30am
Keynote:Women in Mountain Biking (Panel Discussion)
Rachelle Boobar (Pon Bicycle), Emma Chadwick (Mystic), Jessie Byrne (Bike Glendhu)
11:30am - 12:15pm
Workshop:
Session A) Pump Tracks- the how to guide
David Willcox (Common Ground Trails)
Workshop:
Session B) Social media and content- how to win the social media game
Mick Ross & Jono Wade (Flow Mountain Bike)
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Workshop:
Session A) Creating and delivering world-class events
Josh Carlson (Athlete, UCI World Cup commentator) + Rhys Ellis (Maydena Bike Park)
Workshop:
Session B) Developing trails in areas with high environmental values- practical advice for overcoming environmental hurdles
Jason Lam (Dirt Art) + David Willcox (Common Ground Trails)
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lunch
Lunch time story - Hospitality and mountain biking- the synergy between beer and bikes with Dave McGill (Deep South Brewing Co)
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Guided panel discussion:
5 industry hot topics taken on by 5 of our speakers
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Guided Ride Session - Join one of the MBP crew to show you around Maydena Bike Park
